When Michelle Lawrence heard about Medicaid cuts in the Republican tax and spending bill, it felt like “a punch to the gut.”

Republicans, including Senate Minority Leader John Braun, have cheered on the bill for offering tax breaks to middle-class residents.

Trump's "big" bill puts Medicaid on the chopping block. From work requirements to loss of coverage, here are Pittsbughers' concerns.

U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner, a Washington Republican who represents the eastern quarter of the state including Spokane, praised the Big Beautiful Bill in a July 3 news release, citing its support for small businesses and border security. He also noted it locks in Trump tax cuts from 2017.

One health policy professor said cutting Medicaid and similar programs "will be devastating" to millions of Americans.

Faith leaders across Green Country working to prepare the community for anticipated program cuts in the recently passed Big, Beautiful Bill.As one pastor tells

Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may also cut the number of students eligible for the free lunch program at Brevard Public Schools.

Some of the bill’s changes go into effect later this year, while others won’t start until after the midterms in 2026.

As Arkansas families continue to navigate economic uncertainty, rising healthcare needs, and changes in federal aid programs, U.S. Congressman French Hill sat d